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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 800.33 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 800.33 and 331.24 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 800.33 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/800.33 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 800.33 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 265,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,101.02/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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